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A mushroom walked into a bar and sat down by a lovely rose. After ignoring the mushroom’s advances for several minutes, the agitated flower finally said, “Do you really think a beautiful rose would go out with a mushroom?” The mushroom, still undaunted, replied “But I’m a fun-gi!” I apologize,...
Are you ready for some football?   The NFL took the field for its preseason schedule.   High-schoolers and college players have been on the practice field for weeks, with the first kickoffs just days away.   So, what are your favorite gridiron contests to watch?  Comments: What teams...
Daniel Island and Point Hope have multiple traffic circles.    The most frequently used circles in the area are located on Daniel Island at the intersection of Daniel Island Drive and Seven Farms Drive and the one in Point Hope at the intersection of Point Hope Parkway and Hopewell Drive...
When I told my wife what my next column was about, she started to laugh, then turned to me and said: “You know, I’m going to get the question.” To which I responded: “Do me a favor and lie.” She laughed, again.    Of all the words that describe a kiss, my favorite is smooch. It’s fun,...
I’ve heard many times that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That is surely salient advice, but there are some cases where we don’t realize something is broken.    Our current election system is one of those cases – and a big part of it has to do with the runoffs. While runoffs do have their...
School boards and state legislatures around the country have been establishing rules about allowing students to have their phones and use them during school hours. According to a recent Pew Research survey of teachers “about 7-in-10 (72%) say that students being distracted by cell phones is a...
Wednesday, July 31: Today I explored a part of the area that is full of life and lots of new opportunities and construction, but may not get all the attention, well, not yet anyway.   Are you a pet owner? Do you have a fur baby of your own who needs to make friends, get pampered, or spend a...
It has been a long, hot summer here in the Lowcountry, not just the weather but the political climate too. This month’s book selections are fun escapist reads.    “Phantom Orbit” by David Ignatius. This is a Russian spy novel that covers several decades and culminates in a massive...
Dateline: July 24, 2024: Today I decided to make my way to the water to see who – or what – might be out and about. As I made my way past the children playing in the sprinklers and the many dog walkers enjoying the gravel paths, I noticed a handful of fishermen and women, pulling up their crab...
Our newsroom is buzzing a little differently since early July. The hum of excitement comes with the arrival of our new editor, Caley Smith.   Smith brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to our publications. She is already making an impact, creating and envisioning new stories...

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